Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator

Crisis-Services; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & development

Paid time off

Wellness program

Calm app subscription

Quiet room

Exercise room

Lactation room onsite

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) plan with employer match

Job summary

Crisis Services is seeking a Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of NYSDOH CMS prevention strategies across Erie County. The role requires collaboration with colleges, coalitions, and policymakers and will involve outreach, data analysis, and reporting.

The successful candidate will have a public health or related background, strong coordination skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, sociology or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years in public health or program development.
• Experience in community engagement or violence prevention.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and prevention education.

Responsibilities

• Foster collaboration with community partners through outreach and engagement.
• Gather and analyze data for prevention initiatives.
• Deliver prevention education and training.
• Manage program deliverables including reporting and NYSDOH meeting attendance.

Skills

Public health

Community engagement

Program coordination

Data analysis

Facilitation

Multicultural environment

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, sociology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Internet

Job description

Crisis Services is actively seeking to fill a critical position on our Advocate Team. We are hiring a Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator who will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the sexual violence primary prevention strategies of the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) funded Communities Mobilizing for Safety (CMS) project throughout Erie County. We are seeking an experienced professional with a background in public health, education or a related health services field who is interested in championing our mission to provide support to anyone in need.Who we are:Crisis Services is a 24-hour comprehensive crisis center and community resource whose first responders save lives by restoring safety, promoting emotional strength, and reducing the impact of trauma through intervention, education, prevention, and community collaboration.What we offer:Competitive pay with regular annual increasesPaid training and professional development opportunitiesGenerous paid time off and paid meal breaksEmployee self-care and wellness supports including Calm app subscription for all employees and their family membersQuiet Room, Exercise Room and Lactation Room onsiteGreat health insurance coverage w/generous employer premium contribution$300/year Flexible Spending Account provided by agencyAccess to dental, vision and other ancillary insurance coverage options403(b) plan w/employer match after one year of serviceEligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness programAbout this opportunity:The Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator will foster collaboration with community partners (e.g. colleges and universities, coalitions, policymakers) through outreach and engagement. This includes helping to build a community that aims to reduce sexual violence by engaging community members as partners to increase awareness, change social norms, and create sustainable policy and environment change across Erie County. The Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator will conduct outreach, gather and analyze data, deliver prevention education & training, and manage program deliverables including reporting requirements and attendance at required NYSDOH meetings.Job Type:Full Time, 40 hours/weekPay:$23.50/hourSchedule:Monday through Friday with occasional nights/weekendsWork Setting:Office-based with remote capabilitiesWhat you will bring:Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, sociology, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in public health and/or program development required.Two (2) years of experience working in community engagement, sexual health, or violence prevention strongly preferred.Experience in community engagement or community organizing.Demonstrated relationship building.Demonstrated program coordinator skills.Understanding of community-level prevention and the social ecological model.Understanding of social determinants of health and the connection to violence prevention.Awareness of best practices related to sexual violence prevention education, risk reduction, and survivor support strategies.Ability to work independently, take initiative and proactively identify, prioritize, and complete tasks.Demonstrated program coordination and facilitation skillsDemonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment.A valid NYS driver’s license is required with a clean driving record and access to reliable vehicle.Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet required.Ready for the toughest job you’ll love coming back to?Crisis Services is a mission-driven organization that exemplifies professionalism and excellence in the delivery of crisis intervention. We are consistently looking for individuals who want to be leaders in crisis intervention and community resources for those with a mental health crisis. We have designed our agency to prioritize mental wellbeing above all else. Crisis Services promotes personal growth and success not only for those who seek our services, but for those that work with us every day.EEO STATEMENT:Crisis Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.DISCLAIMER:The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job